The Man Behind The Curtain of Other People’s Success

Picture a world where podcast perfection reigns supreme. Each episode is a masterpiece of audio storytelling meticulously crafted by unsung heroes. But who are these magicians, and more importantly, who placed them in the realm of enchantment?

Today, we’re delving into the extraordinary tale of a man whose eyes and ears for talent and negotiating skills transform raw talent into household names.

Prepare to meet the ultimate backstage maestro—an architect of icons like Dan Patrick, Ricky Smiley, Shonda Rhimes, the unforgettable Bob Saget, and Radio Hall of Famer, Bob Rivers.

Journey with us into the shadows of stardom, where this mastermind weaves narratives and shapes destinies. This is a riveting account of a man who doesn’t just create stars; he forges legends and has done so through extraordinary circumstances.

Paul Anderson has traveled a long and winding road from Lawyer to venture capitalist, Talent Agent, real estate developer, producer, and today, Paul is the CEO of Workhouse Media.

He’s a partner at a venture capital firm, a principal owner of a real estate development company with properties in 5 states, and Paul is a board member for GoKidGo, a podcast company focused on content for kids.

Aside from representing some of the biggest talents in the industry, Paul has clients and partnerships working across radio, podcasting, television, and digital media.

He’s won two Telly Awards for marketing campaigns he produced for Microsoft and he produced a movie called Two Weeks with Sally Field.

Website

https://www.workhousemedia.com/

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbriananderson/

https://www.instagram.com/workhouseseattle/

William Becker, contributor for to “The Hill” a Washington DC newspaper, recently wrote that: The 2024 election could be the end of democracy as we know it. 

 Politics is, at best, a messy career path. 

 So why would anyone jump in? 

The easy answer, for most, is that they want to make a difference. But can those who genuinely want to make a difference clean up the pig pen when more pigs keep jumping in?

 And when lobbyists are feeding and fattening those in the trough?    

That’s what we will ask our esteemed guest today: Congressman Dean Philips, who is running for president in the primary against Joe Biden. Dean believes we can clean up this Governmental mess. 

Moreover, he’s willing to put everything on the line to prove it. 

This week, our guest of honor is Dean Phillips. He is a third-term Democratic Congressman from Minnesota running for president in the primary against Joe Biden. 

Websites: 

https://www.dean24.com

https://phillips.house.gov

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanbphillips

https://facebook.com/RepDeanPhillips

https://youtube.com/RepDeanPhillips

https://instagram.com/RepDeanPhillips

Have you ever played the Dinner Party Game? It’s a game where you create a guest list and invite anyone to dinner, and they must come. For most of us, that’s just a fun idea.

However, by the time he’d reached his late twenties, Jon Levy was struggling. His start-up had failed, and he was grappling with the financial crash of 2008. Jon knew he wanted to make a difference in the world but didn’t know how. So, he hosted a dinner party and invited 12 strangers to cook for him.

From those humble beginnings, the “Influencers Dinner” was born – a network now comprising thousands of people, including Nobel laureates, Olympic champions, and award-winning musicians.

Jon Levy’s first book, The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure, was released in 2016. However, in 2018, Jon Levy did a TED presentation titled: What makes us influential?

That presentation birthed behavioral scientist Jon Levy onto the world stage. His Second book, “You’re Invited:” The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging, has become a New York Times & WSJ Bestseller.

Today, we all live in a post-pandemic world where most people work from home at least part of the time. Yet, as we have more time to be with who we love, we’re also dealing with a global epidemic of loneliness. So, what can we do to bring Connection, Trust, and Belonging back?

Website

https://www.jonlevy.com

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb

https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/?hl=en

What Nobody Told You About Natural Virus Engineering

There’s controversy around Roe versus Wade, but what about birth versus hatched in the evolution of humanity?

In 2019 Perry Marshall announced the world’s most significant science research challenge at London’s Royal Society, the $10 million Evolution 2.0 prize. The challenge is centered around unraveling the process by which DNA encodes and communicates information essential to understanding the mechanisms of evolution and the origin of life.

In early 2020, the world was shut down by a virus. There are more conspiracies about that virus than there are about who shot JFK. But no matter where it came from, is it possible we need to include something no conspiracy theorist, traditional medical professional, or even the World Health Organization has genuinely considered? According to our guest, what he’s about to reveal about viruses will undoubtedly blow your mind.

Our guest is Perry Marshall. In 2019, he announced the world’s most significant science research challenge of the London Royal Society, the $10 million Evolution 2.0 prize. Perry Marshall also reinvented the Pareto Principle, and that reinvention was published in the in the Harvard Business Review.

Most recently, he co-authored the first paper to explain how viruses evolve accurately, and that’s where we’re going today. This scientific paper offers a new way of looking at things through “Cognition Based Evolution” where the cells of our body work together smartly to keep us healthy. It’s a new field of virology called natural viral engineering.

Website

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrymarshall

One of the most challenging aspects of our work is holding our people accountable. I’ve yet to meet a leader who doesn’t wish that they didn’t have to and that team members would do it for themselves. But we all know that’s not how it works!

Holding team members accountable can feel like a parent scolding or punishing the child, and no one enjoys that, mainly when dealing with a peer.

Is there a way to effectively hold team members accountable without it turning into a dysfunctional parent-child scenario?

The “Great Resignation,” “Quiet Quitting,” and “Remote Working” have all made accountability more critical than ever. How can we hold leaders accountable with compassion?  Well, the answer is something that our next guest has been dedicated to not only discovering but implementing.

Our guest for the next two episodes is Dr. Nate Regier. Nate and his team at Next Element have pioneered the Compassionate Accountability framework, ushering in a new paradigm of leadership that helps organizations thrive in complex and challenging environments.

Nate Regier is the CEO and founding owner of Next Element Consulting, a global leadership consulting and training firm that build cultures of compassionate accountability. Dr. Regier is a former practicing psychologist and expert in social-emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, conflict skills, and leadership. Recognized as a Top 100 keynote speaker, Nate is a Process Communication Model® Certifying Master Trainer. He hosts a podcast called “On Compassion with Dr. Nate.”

Nate is also the author of four books: Beyond Drama, Conflict without Casualties, Seeing People Through, and his newest book, Compassionate Accountability.

Website

https://thecompassionmindset.com

https://Next-Element.com

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateregier

A Life Without True Meaning is a Life Without Substance.

Unveiling the path to meaning is often found in the Power of Finding Your “Cause.”

That’s the million-dollar question: How can we unearth our cause, and more importantly, how do we persevere in serving that cause when the going gets unimaginably rough? These are questions that have captivated audiences worldwide. 

A life of meaning requires that we discover something worth fighting for, something beyond our comfort. Brace yourselves; the answers are revealed in the next two episodes with our guest from South Africa, Sharon Jessop. Sharon understands that question far better than most. She is a wildlife warrior, conservationist, ultra-endurance athlete, adventurer, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and storyteller. 

Sharon has completed four running expeditions to date, and she has run to and through 28 of the big 5 game reserves to promote rhino conservation. She has also run through some of the most remote areas in South Africa and some of the biggest townships in S.A. and has had amazing conversations with many people from all walks of life, while on foot. She is passionate about telling these stories and dispelling the myths that South Africa is a dangerous place.

Sharon Jessop is a wife, mother, adventurer, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and storyteller obsessed with beautiful places, wild spaces, and gorgeous South African people. 

Sharon is a serial entrepreneur involved in various enterprises, including a professional business consultancy to assist and support the non-profit organizations she works with. 

Website

www.sharonjessop.com

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonjessop

https://www.instagram.com/runwildwithsharon/?hl=en

 Part 1) Saving Rhinos: The Corporate Connection

Running For Rhinos
The Power to Move Those You Lead
Learning to Listen To What You Don’t Want to Hear
Running through 28 of the Big Five Game reserves of South Africa
Protecting The Biodiverse Rhino Ecosystem
African Rhinos Dying for Chinese Erections 
It Hair
White Rhinos and Black Rhinos
What Are Keystone Species
Dehorning to Save Life
2030… The Clock is Ticking
Saving Rhino’s, the Corporate Connections

The New Leadership Playbook

Leadership is evolving, but are you? It’s time to level up. Introducing the ultimate playbook for the self-aware leader. Join us for an exclusive two-part series featuring the global self-leadership guru, Andrew Bryant.

Get ready to unlock your true Leadership power with his ground-breaking insights and strategies. Don’t get left behind. While others struggle to adapt, you’ll be armed with the tools to revolutionize your leadership style. Discover the power of being human while taking ownership, responsibility, and accountability to new heights.

Leadership development is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity! So, are you ready to step up your game?

A significant challenge with leadership development is that everyone recognizes that it’s essential for leadership to develop, but they don’t see their leadership as a problem. But is there a playbook? Is there a specific set of conversational plays that you can step into?

Over the next two episodes, I’m sitting down with Andrew Bryant. Let Andrew Bryant guide you through “The New Leadership Playbook.” Get ready to lead like never before!

Andrew is a global self-leadership expert. He is the author of “The New Leadership Playbook.” Andrew speaks on being human while increasing ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Website

https://www.selfleadership.com

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/selfleadershipinternational

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbryant

https://www.instagram.com/selfleadership

Part 1) Why Self-Leadership Always Comes First!

Trained To Observe Before Reacting
Rehabilitation to Fix or Maximizing Human Performance
Confluence: Why Leadership Challenges Are Rarely Linear
Micro-Management in a Post-Pandemic World
What is The New Workplace
The Magical Chemistry of Having People in The Room
Why There’s No Leadership if There’s No Willing Followers
Why We Need to Redesign the Workspace
Did Working from Home Steal Your Superman Phone Booth
Taking 100% Ownership: What Does That Really Mean
The Three Components of Self-Leadership
Self-Leadership and Confronting Misplaced Pride
Questioning Who You Are Making Proud
Schrodinger’s Cancer

Calling All Leaders to Attention to Rise Above the Challenge!

With democracy worldwide declining, leadership is facing its greatest trial in modern history.

But what if the real challenge and solution lie within us? Yes, as leaders of our businesses, communities, and families, you and I. Can we break free from our limitations? 

Join us for an enlightening next two episodes and possibly shocking discussion with my incredible soul warrior brother, Mark Divine.

As a retired SEAL Commander and founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, Mark knows what it takes to transcend ego and embrace a higher purpose. But that’s not all! Mark is also a bestselling author of 5 empowering books, including “Staring Down The Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams.” He also hosts the #1-ranked podcast on iTunes, Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind, and has founded 5 successful companies.

Get ready to be inspired as we delve into the power of purpose and service in solving society’s real problems. 

Together, let’s rise above and make a difference! Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation – link to the podcast and more details below. 

Let’s lead the way from Leadership to actualized Leadership and onto Becoming Self-Transcendent Leaders!

Website

http://www.unbeatablemind.com/

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/TheMarkDivine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/

https://www.instagram.com/realmarkdivine/

Jeffrey Buchanan, Retired US Army General: Decision Making in The Eye of The Storm Unveiling the True Essence of Leadership: Thriving in Chaos! Leadership during chaos reveals the true mettle of a leader.

In times of crisis, decision-making becomes the lifeblood of success for any organization. It demands quick thinking, astute assessment, and informed choices under immense pressure. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join us for an exhilarating two-part series on the Leadership and Loyalty #podcast as we delve into the art of “Leadership Decision-Making in the Eye of The Storm.”

Our extraordinary guest is a retired 3-Star Lieutenant General Jeffrey Buchanan, with unparalleled expertise in navigating these turbulent situations. We all know how rare effective communication, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability are and how they are the cornerstones of crisis leadership. Discover how to harness these essential skills and guide your team through the storm. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from General Buchanan’s 37-year career, leading troops worldwide and tackling major hurricanes. Are you ready to hear and understand the ware stories of The War Zone and The Eye of a Storm? Ready to unlock the secrets of leadership decision-making in the face of chaos?

Tune in now! 🎧🌪️

Website

https://jeffreysbuchanan.com

Social Media: LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buchanan-2429638b

Part 1: Out of The Post and Into the Storm

In Service of Courageous Acts and a Noble Purpose.
From The Mountains of Afghanistan to Fortune 500 Boardrooms
The Shocking Answer to; What’s The Most Important Leadership Quality?
Valuing Humanity in Crisis
Confronting The Decisions of Tragic Loss
How to Decide Right Now
Accomplish The Mission While Taking Care of Your People
Leadership and The Context of Orders
Lessons From the Street and Lessons From The Mountains
The Good Intentions of Bad Policies
The Command and Feedback Loop
Confronting Our Unconscious Biases.
Why You Must Get Out of The Command Post

Tony Caldwell.

Tony is a highly respected writer, speaker and activist located in Nashville, TN. He’s a Jungian psychotherapist in private practice who offers coaching and consulting around issues of religious abuse and trauma.

Tony speaks on topics related to the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and social justice, namely around issues of racial justice. He is also the founder of the Representation Education Project, a non-profit that offers named scholarships to students of color training to become psychotherapists. Tony is the host of the Voices of Wisdom podcast and a featured speaker and writer for Red Letter Christians.org. He has written for many publications and newspapers and his work has been featured on CNN.

Tony Caldwell has partnered with The Human Rights Campaign, the Kellogg Foundation, The William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation, The Mississippi Racial Equity Community of Practice, the Sara Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Radical South Conference, The Levi Strauss Co., and the Toyota Corporation. More on Tony Caldwell http://TonyCaldwell.com